Replaced my license plate screws...
07-25-2002
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Replaced my license plate screws...
With stainless steel ones. And washers too. 
Don't they look lovely? [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif[/IMG]
Don't they look lovely? [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif[/IMG]
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dang, you're pimping it now Grey! I just painted mine with silver paint.. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/IMG]
edit: in CA, the "month" and "year" are stickers... what happened to your "03" sticker? Did someone try to steal it?
edit: in CA, the "month" and "year" are stickers... what happened to your "03" sticker? Did someone try to steal it?
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Rep Power: 396 Should I get you some? I could buy one pack of bolts and washers for you and give you one of mine. You'de owe me $2. Deal?
BTW, for those that don't know... Krepoort lives close by, so I would hook him up next time we meet.
BTW, for those that don't know... Krepoort lives close by, so I would hook him up next time we meet.
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Rep Power: 0 whats the best solution if you want to go from having a front licence plate to not having one? what do you do about the 2 holes left behind? I know this is a dumb question
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[hr]Originally posted by: rowdyb7
whats the best solution if you want to go from having a front licence plate to not having one? what do you do about the 2 holes left behind? I know this is a dumb question[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: rowdyb7
whats the best solution if you want to go from having a front licence plate to not having one? what do you do about the 2 holes left behind? I know this is a dumb question[hr]
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Rep Power: 396 The best solution? Take off the license plate and front bumper. Then put something flat behind the holes for a little bit. Then fill the holes up with bondo or with urethane filling compound (I know it exists, but I don't know where to get it). Then sand the front where the holes used to be. Then primer. Then paint. Then clearcoat. You asked for the best solution, so there you go! [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/IMG]
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[hr]Originally posted by: Grey
Should I get you some? I could buy one pack of bolts and washers for you and give you one of mine. You'de owe me $2. Deal?
BTW, for those that don't know... Krepoort lives close by, so I would hook him up next time we meet.[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: Grey
Should I get you some? I could buy one pack of bolts and washers for you and give you one of mine. You'de owe me $2. Deal?
BTW, for those that don't know... Krepoort lives close by, so I would hook him up next time we meet.[hr]
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Rep Power: 0 Hrm.. you could try finding a paint the color of your car, and paint the original tag screws that color.. then just pop 'em in [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG]
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Rep Power: 0 hey grey, where'd u get the screws from? ive looked everywhere and cant find any that are the right size [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/IMG]
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Rep Power: 352 on my front end i removed the plate and had the bolt holes shaved off and repainted over for free....looks like nothing was there no i have no holes for a plate in front
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Rep Power: 0 yeah i can't find the right size either.. let us know grey!!!! [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG] maybe you should just start selling "pimp your license plate bolts" kits hehehe... do you accept paypal..? lol
hehehe... do you accept paypal..? lol
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Rep Power: 0 ive checked everywhere for them![IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/IMG] home depot, lowes, discount auto parts.... and still no luck
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[hr]Originally posted by: Krepoort
$2?!?! Screw you! [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/IMG]
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[hr]Originally posted by: Krepoort
$2?!?! Screw you! [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/IMG]
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[hr]Originally posted by: SilverStreakEX
hey grey, where'd u get the screws from? ive looked everywhere and cant find any that are the right size [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/IMG][hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: SilverStreakEX
hey grey, where'd u get the screws from? ive looked everywhere and cant find any that are the right size [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/IMG][hr]
If you guys can't find these anywhere, then maybe I can resell them to you? PM me if you're interested...
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Rep Power: 295 M6 bolts or machine screws. I'm gonna look for some tomorrow. I find it hard to believe you guys are having such a hard time finding them. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/IMG]
I used stainless tag screws on my old car. Those OEM ones are rust magnets.
One thing I did different on my old car was that I used black nylon washers instead of the SS ones. I had vanity plates so I didn't want to have any metal on metal contact.
I used stainless tag screws on my old car. Those OEM ones are rust magnets.
One thing I did different on my old car was that I used black nylon washers instead of the SS ones. I had vanity plates so I didn't want to have any metal on metal contact.
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Rep Power: 0 I'm beginning to think grey spends his time looking for the smallest most obscure mods. I mean first shifter linkage bushings then licence plate screws!!!???
Mad props for the ingenuity though. You should be an engineer or something 'cause of your attention to detail.
Mad props for the ingenuity though. You should be an engineer or something 'cause of your attention to detail.
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Rep Power: 396 Yeah, it's kinda like that. Attention to detail. Also lack of serious funds. If I had $2000 right now I would already have a turbo installed on my car. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG] I can do practically anything if I have the money for it. Unfortuneately I'm inpatient, so I spend my money on smaller things every now and then before I get enough saved up to buy something big. Although I did splurge on rims lately. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG]
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Rep Power: 0 Grey...you kill me..LOL!!!!!!....[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/IMG].....but I did this almost two years ago...LOL.....and BTW....I am an Engineer[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/IMG]...Peace bro!
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[hr]Originally posted by: Grey
Hey, I'm not trying to scam you Moi. The washers cost $1.06 and the bolts cost $0.67. Plus you'de get one of mine too. Sheesh...
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[hr]Originally posted by: Grey
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[hr]Originally posted by: Krepoort
$2?!?! Screw you! [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/IMG]
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[hr]Originally posted by: Krepoort
$2?!?! Screw you! [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/IMG]
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I was just kidding. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/IMG] We'll talk more on this tomorrow when we meet up. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG]
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Rep Power: 396 Not bad. What about the lower part of it though? I've searched everywhere for a license plate frame that's made for only the two upper bolts. I wouldn't want there to just be holes on the bottom. Know what I mean? Then again, maybe I should just make those other two holes and weld on some nuts when I get my welding equipment?
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[hr]Originally posted by: Grey
Not bad. What about the lower part of it though? I've searched everywhere for a license plate frame that's made for only the two upper bolts. I wouldn't want there to just be holes on the bottom. Know what I mean? Then again, maybe I should just make those other two holes and weld on some nuts when I get my welding equipment?[hr]
[hr]Originally posted by: Grey
Not bad. What about the lower part of it though? I've searched everywhere for a license plate frame that's made for only the two upper bolts. I wouldn't want there to just be holes on the bottom. Know what I mean? Then again, maybe I should just make those other two holes and weld on some nuts when I get my welding equipment?[hr]
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Rep Power: 0 Maybe i'll go get the ones that need a hex key or something to open. they are round, and should look nicer. Plus try looking for parts like this at a HARDWARE store. like ACE HARDWARE or Orchard Supply Hardware(OSH) or Do-It-Center. these are local to me in Los Angeles CA. best of luck
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